Caroline Collura Mariande

Caroline Collura Mariande, affectionately known as “YaYa”, went to live with her heavenly father on September 12, 2019. Beloved wife of Ferdinand Mariande Sr. for 55 years. Mother of Ferdinand Mariande Jr., Joseph Mariande (Josy) and Melissa Mariande Landeche. Grandmother of Jason Mariande, Kyle Mariande, Dylan Landeche, Nathan Landeche and her granddog Arnold. Sister of Sandra Lemoine, the late Camille Miller and the late Anthony Collura. Sister in law of Sylvia Ryan and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Alvis and Bennie Collura.

Caroline was a member of the Elenian Club and loved spending time at the casinos, but most importantly spending time with her friends and family. She loved being a housewife and taking care of her family. Caroline was a loving person who adored her children and grandchildren and loved to babysit with them when they were small. She was selfless and caring to the end. Her beautiful soul will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 9:30AM till 12 Noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Philip Neri, 6500 Kawanee Ave. Metairie, LA 70003 beginning at 12:30PM. The interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com